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# Best Airlines for UK–Italy Flights (2026): Rome, Milan & Regional Routes

UK–Italy: easyJet and Ryanair for lowest fares to Rome (/airports/rome) and Milan (/airports/milan); ITA Airways for SkyTeam and domestic Italy connections; BA for Avios from Heathrow. Leonardo Express (FCO) and Malpensa Express (MXP) reach city centres. EU261 on EU departures.

Photo: Thierry Caro / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

## Rome vs Milan

Rome FCO for capital, Tuscany, and southern Italy. Milan MXP for Lakes, Dolomites ski, and fashion/business. Bergamo (BGY) is Ryanair's Milan airport — factor transfer cost.

Rome FCO for capital, Tuscany, and southern Italy. Milan MXP for Lakes, Dolomites ski, and fashion/business. Bergamo (BGY) is Ryanair's Milan airport — factor transfer cost.

Both have dense UK schedules from London and Manchester.

## Airlines compared

ITA Airways: SkyTeam, ITA Lounge, domestic connections to Sicily and Sardinia. easyJet: primary airports, good frequency LGW–MXP and STN–FCO.

ITA Airways: SkyTeam, ITA Lounge, domestic connections to Sicily and Sardinia. easyJet: primary airports, good frequency LGW–MXP and STN–FCO.

Ryanair: lowest fares, often Ciampino (CIA) or Bergamo (BGY) instead of main airports. Jet2: package holidays with bags included.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Cheapest airline UK to Italy?

Ryanair to Bergamo or Ciampino on sale fares; easyJet to FCO/MXP for primary airports with slightly higher fares.

### Rome or Milan for first-time Italy?

Rome for history and central Italy. Milan for northern Italy and Lake Como.

Written by [Marco Bellini](https://flightlogic.co.uk/authors/marco-bellini/)

Editor, Europe & Lounges

Marco is FlightLogic's lounge specialist, having reviewed first class terminals and independent Priority Pass lounges across four continents. He previously worked ground operations at Malpensa Airport.